50 Things to do this weekend in Connecticut, Aug. 8-10

Summer continues this weekend with festivals, concerts and more. Here are 50 ways to enjoy your days off.

August 5, 2014 7:58 AM

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St. Roch Feast in Greenwich

St. Roch Church in Greenwich continues its traditional Italian feast Friday through Sunday this weekend. Pizza fritta, with tailor-made dough straight from Arthur Ave. in the Bronx, is one of the favorite eats – and lots more Italian food will be available. Find out more. less

St. Roch Church in Greenwich continues its traditional Italian feast Friday through Sunday this weekend. Pizza fritta, with tailor-made dough straight from Arthur Ave. in the Bronx, is one of the favorite eats ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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Bluefish baseball cap giveaway

Go get a free baseball cap Friday night when the Bluefish take on the Lancaster Barnstormers. Find out more.

Go get a free baseball cap Friday night when the Bluefish take on the Lancaster Barnstormers. Find out more.

Cruise aboard the traditional sailing vessel Quinnipiack and get a
different perspective of New Haven and West Haven on Friday and Saturday. Complimentary
Beverages and Snacks are included. Find out more.

Cruise aboard the traditional sailing vessel Quinnipiack and get a different perspective of New Haven and West Haven on Friday and Saturday. Complimentary Beverages and Snacks are included. Find out more.

Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse star as an aging musical star and a prima ballerina, who is brought in to make a Broadway production more sophisticated in "The Band Wagon" (1953). Catch a showing Friday at the Westport Senior Center. Find out more. less

Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse star as an aging musical star and a prima ballerina, who is brought in to make a Broadway production more sophisticated in "The Band Wagon" (1953). Catch a showing Friday at the ... more

Hot Club of Cowtown are a rowdy blend of Gypsy Jazz and the American Songbook. Catch the band perform Friday at Fairfield Theater Company's StageOne. Find out more.

Hot Club of Cowtown are a rowdy blend of Gypsy Jazz and the American Songbook. Catch the band perform Friday at Fairfield Theater Company's StageOne. Find out more.

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'Maritime Cruise and Cuisine'

“Maritime Cruise and Cuisine” Fridays are returning for a third year. The recipe for a perfect summer night out is available every Friday night in August thanks to a partnership between the Norwalk Seaport Association, Mama’s Boy restaurant and the Norwalk Parking Authority. Find out more. less

“Maritime Cruise and Cuisine” Fridays are returning for a third year. The recipe for a perfect summer night out is available every Friday night in August thanks to a partnership between the Norwalk Seaport ... more

The band Higher & Higher will perform in Brookfield on Friday as part of the Brookfield Concert Series. Find out more.

The band Higher & Higher will perform in Brookfield on Friday as part of the Brookfield Concert Series. Find out more.

Photo: Norm Cummings

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Kent sidewalk festival

The Kent Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Kent Sidewalk Festival all weekend in and around downtown Kent.
Offerings will include food, music, sales, games and activities for all ages. Find out more.

The Kent Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Kent Sidewalk Festival all weekend in and around downtown Kent. Offerings will include food, music, sales, games and activities for all ages. Find out more.

Stop by the Stamford Museum & Nature Center on Sunday for a chance to meet one of the Overbrook Nature Center or
Heckscher Farm animals up close. From goats to guinea pigs and lambs to
leopard geckos, see which animals call the SM&NC home. Find out more. less

Stop by the Stamford Museum & Nature Center on Sunday for a chance to meet one of the Overbrook Nature Center or Heckscher Farm animals up close. From goats to guinea pigs and lambs to leopard geckos, see ... more

Taste of New Haven provides walking culinary tours of New Haven.
Experienced tour guides lead guests on foodie adventures that show off
the city's rich culture and history. Events are happening on Saturday and Sunday. Find out more. less

Taste of New Haven provides walking culinary tours of New Haven. Experienced tour guides lead guests on foodie adventures that show off the city's rich culture and history. Events are happening on Saturday ... more

Named by NBC News as one of “America’s Top Wedding Bands,” Heartbeat Dance Band's song list is huge and
encompasses everyone from Sinatra to Journey to Black Eyed Peas and Katy
Perry. They will hit the stage at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport on Sunday. Find out more. less

Named by NBC News as one of “America’s Top Wedding Bands,” Heartbeat Dance Band's song list is huge and
encompasses everyone from Sinatra to Journey to Black Eyed Peas and Katy
Perry. They will hit ... more

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Summer concert on the Sherman Green

The Sherman Green Gazebo in Fairfield will be a lively place this Sunday
during the summer concert series. Check out the lineup.

The Sherman Green Gazebo in Fairfield will be a lively place this Sunday during the summer concert series. Check out the lineup.

Photo: Brian A. Pounds

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For the latest edition of Best of Summer, we're asking readers to tell us they're favorite place to grab an Italian ice treat. Go taste test this weekend and then vote in the poll.

For the latest edition of Best of Summer, we're asking readers to tell us they're favorite place to grab an Italian ice treat. Go taste test this weekend and then vote in the poll.

Photo: File Photo\Wendy Carlson

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Tour Fairfield's Ogden House

Enjoy docent-led tours of the 1750 Ogden House and see how people lived
in the 18th century and stroll through the kitchen garden, generously
maintained by the Fairfield Garden Club. The Ogden House is listed on
the National Register of Historic Places. Find out more. less

Enjoy docent-led tours of the 1750 Ogden House and see how people lived
in the 18th century and stroll through the kitchen garden, generously
maintained by the Fairfield Garden Club. The Ogden House is ... more

Photo: Mike Lauterborn

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'Lorikeets' at the Maritime Aquarium

Step into a lush aviary to share a laugh and a squawk with beautiful tropical birds that will sip food right out of your hands as “Lorikeets” returns as the special summer exhibit at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Find out more. less

Step into a lush aviary to share a laugh and a squawk with beautiful tropical birds that will sip food right out of your hands as “Lorikeets” returns as the special summer exhibit at The Maritime Aquarium ... more

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'Annie Get Your Gun' in Bethlehem

"Annie Get Your Gun" opens this weekend at The Gary-The Olivia Theater in Bethlehem. Chandra Albritton plays Annie Oakley, seen here in the woods. Find out more.

"Annie Get Your Gun" opens this weekend at The Gary-The Olivia Theater in Bethlehem. Chandra Albritton plays Annie Oakley, seen here in the woods. Find out more.